WEYBURN – A project to replace a large section of the roof of the Weyburn Public Library was approved by city council on Monday evening, with completion to be by the end of October.
The project went to tender with three bids submitted, all reviewed by an engineering firm, and the winning bid went to Duncan Roofing Ltd. in the amount of $199,000, not including taxes.
The roof replacement was set as a main priority as some sections of the roof have failed, and there are concerns for safety of the facility as a result. The budget for the project was set for $185,000, but with the bid approval, and engineering and design fees on top of the bid price, the project will be nearly $30,000 over budget.
“This project is necessary as the roof section is beyond its useful life and the facility has been experiencing substantial water issues over the past few years, jeopardizing other components within the facility and creating concerns over health and safety,”
said Andrew Crowe, director of leisure services.
The City has contracted RMIS Engineering to do an on-site assessment of the roof, and will oversee the contractor management requirements for the replacement project.
Asked about the price being over budget, Crowe noted that with a plus-minus percentage expected for large projects, this one falls within the parameters, plus there are increased costs of materials to consider.
The overage from the budget will be covered by reserves.
• In other council business, council approved an application from Pumpjacks to hold an outdoor concert during the Oil Show, and will include a condition that the music needs to be shut down by midnight each night due to concerns expressed by neighbouring residents.
The restaurant-bar is proposing to set up a tent outside where the live music will be provided, and will be operating from June 4-7 in conjunction with the Oil Show.
Council was told neighbours expressed concern about how late the music goes, and as it’s during the week, there was concern about people being able to get adequate sleep for work and school.
The Fire Department has conditions they want met, including that the tent used has a fire rating and that there will be fire extinguishers available within easy reach. In addition, the Fire Department needs to inspect the setup before they start.
The Weyburn Police Service indicated that all live music needs to be done by midnight each night, and afterward the police will enforce the city’s noise bylaw “at the discretion of a peace officer”.
“We need to do this event. It’s good for the community, and the Oil Show is one of the biggest events the city sees, so I’m very happy to see this,” said Coun. Richards.
“I do live in the area and have experienced some of the noise,” said Coun. Ryan Janke, noting the economic benefits of the Oil Show and spinoff events like this one are good for the city.
“Given the economic benefits, I don’t want us to be a city that says no, and tells businesses what they can and can’t do,” he added.
